Opening a new operation—in West Palm Beach

If you’re interested in reserving an AC GT Roadster, know that the starting MSRP of the V8-powered, carbon fiber-skinned two-seater is $276,792.

You will not, however, have the problem of seeing a whole lot of other people driving around in “your” car. The company, founded in 1901 (heritage matters, right?), which has operations in both the UK (where it is headquartered) and Germany, will build 250 of the vehicles annually—for the global market.

It is worth noting, however, that for customers in the U.S. things have gotten a bit easier as AC Cars has announced the launch of AC Cars America.

David Conza, CEO of AC Cars England:

“AC Cars America is poised to play a critical role in the next chapter of our global journey. The US is AC Cars biggest single market, and establishing a dedicated company ensures that clients will receive the best possible care while we continue to reach a greater audience for our exclusive models.”

The American outpost is headquartered in West Palm Beach, Floridia. Of course it is.

Arguably it is a good thing that the whole tariff regime between the U.S. and the UK—the “Economic Prosperity Deal”—has been worked out.

It includes a provision that has it that the first 100,000 cars manufactured in the UK will face merely a 10% tariff.

On that AC GT Roadster would be a mere $27,679.20—which is a whole lot better than the $69,198 that the original “Liberation Day” 25% tariff on cars imported from the U.K.

Even the denizens of West Palm Beach would notice that.